More On Bauer’s Blanket Operation

After S.C. Rep. Thad Viers mocked Lt. Gov. Andre Bauer on the floor of the House of Representatives earlier this week for his PR-minded “blankets for old people” campaign, FITS decided to delve a bit deeper into Bauer’s “blanket operation.”

Here’s what happens – a company, usually a Wal Mart or Blue Cross Blue Shield – makes a monetary donation to Palmetto Tomorrow, which is the non-profit entity that actually credited with “providing” the blankets.

Of course, according to our sources taxpayer-funded employees handle most of, if not all of the logistics … and from what we’re told, this is quite an extensive operation, involving the purchasing, storing and delivering of the blankets and, of course, extensive promotion of the Lt. Governor’s involvement in the “delivery” process (pictured above).

So is everything with this blanket delivery service on the up-and-up?

From what we’re told, Palmetto Tomorrow spends significantly on the Lt. Governor’s travel.

We’re also told that multiple hours of taxpayer time are devoted to Palmetto Tomorrow’s efforts.

In fact, here’s a recent SC Hotline article about a Palmetto Tomorrow fundraiser in which the Lt. Governor’s office is listed as the point of contact.

Obviously, we’re not alleging that Bauer’s association with Palmetto Tomorrow is anywhere near as shady as the “Senior Scam” being run by his Chief-of-Staff, but it’s certainly something we’ll be paying closer attention to over the coming weeks.

After all, Bauer has shown a proclivity to use his office as a taxpayer-funded campaign, and what better PR than handing out blankets to old people?

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